Passed away on August 12, 2013 in his 97th year. Born in Wigan, England, son of John Riley and Edith Jarvis. Widow of the late Mary Harriet Flynn, and the late Gertrude May Goffrey. Predeceased by his son David Riley. John leaves behind his children: Peter (Jean) of Hyde England, Kenneth of Manchester England and all his Grandchildren and great-grandchildren in England. John will be greatly missed by Peggy and Leigh Grapes. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), where friends may visit on Monday August 19, 2013 from 1 to 2 PM, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 PM with Father Pierre Doyon officiating. Interment in St-Michel Cemetery. A special Thank-you to the staff of the St. Francis Manor in Lennoxville.